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This report examines the rare occurrence of simultaneous liver and kidney injury during tuberculosis treatment.

May 12, 2026Clinical Case Reports0 citationsOpen Access

Coexisting Hepatic and Renal Dysfunction During Pulmonary Tuberculosis Treatment: A Case Report

IMIrfan MalikUniversity of Lahore NFNosheen FarooqUniversity of Lahore MSMaheen SherazContinental (Canada)

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This report examines the rare occurrence of simultaneous liver and kidney injury during tuberculosis treatment.
Case report detailing a patient experiencing hepatic and renal dysfunction during anti-tuberculosis therapy.
Clinical observations highlighted the role of ANCA positivity in the immune response.
Emphasis on early recognition and treatment adjustments to improve patient outcomes.
Concurrent liver and kidney dysfunction observed in the patient treated for tuberculosis.
ANCA positivity indicated potential immune involvement in the dysfunction.
Multidisciplinary care was essential to prevent complications and ensure effective management.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Anti‐tuberculosis therapy may rarely cause concurrent liver and kidney injury, with ANCA positivity suggesting immune involvement. This case highlights the importance of early recognition, treatment modification, and multidisciplinary care to prevent complications and ensure effective tuberculosis management.

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